Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
217.7 mi
350 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Photo: Frank Cone
The drive from Five Corners, WA to Kennewick, WA covers 217.7 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 86th Street, Northeast 94th Avenue, Northeast Padden Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108.9 miles from Five Corners, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 217.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Five Corners, WA to Kennewick, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 86th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 94th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Padden Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 205 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia River Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 82 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Five Corners, WA and Kennewick, WA.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Northeast 86th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 94th Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast Padden Parkway
Take the ramp slight right toward I 205 South: Salem
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
Continue on Columbia River Highway
Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
Continue on McNary Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Turn right onto West 10th Avenue
Turn left onto South Olympia Street
Turn right onto West Kennewick Avenue
Turn left onto North Newport Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.9 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kennewick, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Five Corners, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Five Corners, WA
This is one driving day of about 217.7 miles and 3h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.9 mi from Five Corners, WA · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 108.9 miles from Five Corners, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Kennewick, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kennewick, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$45.69 one way
$91.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $47.71 | $95.43 |
| premium | $5.77 | $49.46 | $98.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.37 | $96.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.86 | $10.45 |
| Efficient EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.05 | $8.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.1 | 1 | $30.48 | $13.93 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Five Corners on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Kennewick on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
35°F
Yacolt, WA
109 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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